Job Description
Staff Specialist Anaesthetist – Townsville
Townsville University Hospital | North Queensland
Permanent / Temporary | Full-Time or Part-Time
Attractive remuneration package | Relocation assistance available
Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced Specialist Anaesthetist to join the Vic Callanan Department of Anaesthetics and Perioperative Medicine at Townsville University Hospital.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join North Queensland's major tertiary referral hospital, providing anaesthetic and perioperative services to a large and diverse population across the region.
With a broad tertiary caseload, modern facilities and opportunities across clinical practice, teaching, research and service development, this role offers an excellent platform for an Anaesthetist looking to build a rewarding career in North Queensland.
The Opportunity
As a Staff Specialist Anaesthetist, you will provide high-quality anaesthetic and perioperative care across a diverse range of surgical and procedural specialties.
Townsville University Hospital has 14 operating theatres and more than 16,000 procedures performed annually, providing an extensive clinical workload across both elective and emergency services.
The role provides opportunities to develop your clinical expertise and subspecialty interests while working alongside an experienced and supportive team of Anaesthetists.
Clinical Services Include
Cardiac and thoracic surgery
Paediatric surgery
Neurosurgery
ENT
Urology
Vascular surgery
Plastics
Tertiary Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Complex General Surgery
Emergency and elective surgery
The department also provides anaesthesia and procedural services outside the operating theatres, including:
Endoscopy
Interventional Cardiology
Neuroradiology
Medical Imaging
Mental Health
Acute Pain Service
This breadth of practice provides an excellent opportunity for Anaesthetists to maintain a diverse clinical workload while developing areas of particular interest.
Teaching, Research & Professional Development
The department has a strong commitment to education and professional development.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to the teaching, supervision and mentoring of doctors at all stages of their training, from medical students through to provisional fellows.




The Department Also Encourages Involvement In
Clinical research
Quality improvement
Clinical governance
Service innovation
Education and training
Regional outreach activities
For the right candidate, there are opportunities to take on additional responsibilities in education, research, leadership and service development.
About Townsville University Hospital
Townsville University Hospital is the major tertiary referral centre for North Queensland and provides specialist services to patients from across a large geographic area.
The hospital plays a key role in delivering complex healthcare services to the region and provides an excellent environment for specialists wanting to work within a busy tertiary service while enjoying the benefits of living in tropical Queensland.
The Vic Callanan Department of Anaesthetics and Perioperative Medicine is an established specialist department with a broad clinical scope and strong commitment to education, training and quality patient care.
Remuneration & Benefits
Base salary: $222,059 – $281,545 per annum (L18–L27)
Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance of up to 50% of base salary
Regional and Rural Attraction Allowance of 5% of base salary
Motor vehicle allowance of approximately $21,000 – $25,500 per annum
Professional Development Allowance of $21,500 per annum
3.6 weeks professional development leave per annum
4–6 weeks annual leave, plus 14%–17.5% leave loading
*****% employer superannuation contribution
Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
Relocation assistance may be available
Excellent professional development opportunities
Tropical North Queensland lifestyle
Depending on classification and eligibility, the overall remuneration package can be significantly higher than the base salary.
About You




We are seeking a Specialist Anaesthetist who is committed to delivering high-quality clinical care and working collaboratively within a tertiary multidisciplinary environment.
Essential Requirements
Medical degree and specialist qualifications in Anaesthesia.
Fellowship of the Australian and Current Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA).
Specialist registration, or eligibility for specialist registration, with the Medical Board of Australia/AHPRA.
Demonstrated experience in Anaesthesia appropriate to the position.
Doctors who are close to obtaining ANZCA Fellowship are encouraged to apply.
Appointment may initially be made at an appropriate lower classification until the requirements for Staff Specialist appointment are met.
You Will Also Bring
Strong clinical and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A commitment to patient safety and high-quality clinical care.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
An interest in teaching, supervision and mentoring.
Commitment to continuing professional development.
An interest in research, quality improvement and service development.
International Medical Graduates are encouraged to enquire, subject to meeting the requirements for specialist registration with AHPRA and the relevant Australian specialist pathway.
Why Townsville?
Townsville offers an exceptional combination of tertiary career opportunities and tropical Queensland lifestyle.
Located on the coast of North Queensland, Townsville provides easy access to beaches, Magnetic Island, national parks and some of Australia's best outdoor experiences.
Enjoy
Tropical beaches and islands
Year-round outdoor lifestyle
Boating, fishing and water sports
National parks and hiking
Family-friendly lifestyle
Excellent regional airport connections
Warm tropical climate
Why Apply?
Major tertiary referral hospital in North Queensland
14 operating theatres
16,000+ procedures annually
Broad tertiary surgical and procedural workload
Cardiac, thoracic, paediatric & neurosurgical exposure
Acute Pain Service and out-of-theatre anaesthesia
Teaching, research and leadership opportunities
Robust professional development support
Attractive Queensland Health remuneration package
Significant attraction and retention incentives
Relocation assistance may be available
Outstanding tropical Queensland lifestyle

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